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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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2001 e 250 trans shift problem

i have a 01 e 250 gas with auto trans just today trans started slipping to nuetral on the upshift from stop then would go into o/d. but if you gas it some it will shift into 3rd then to o/d just fine also if you floor it while drive will drop to 2nd then hit 3rd then o/d just fine only seems to act up from dead stop any ideas???
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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let me explain a little better. it shifts fine from 1 to 2 then searches for 3 but ends up in to o/d.now i noticed o/d light flashing all the time and really has hard time shifting past 2nd . could it be something simpple or is trans toast. also do these get rebuilt or replaced which is better???????????????
 
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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First thing to do is check for codes.
Next quick thing to do is check electrical connections to the trans.
What trans is it?
It could also be anything from a bad solenoid to internal leaks. The last requires complete dissasembly.
Rebuilt or replace, its kinda one and the same less your getting a factory new unit.
Its all a cost deal.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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havent checked codes yet and not really sure what trans i have how can i tell???? the van is 2000 with 5.4 triton motor if that helps. seems to be electrical issue i believe some times it seems to shift right and other times hits nuetral after 2nd then finally goes right to o/d but if you give it a little gas it drops right into 3rd like its suppose to.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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To find out which trans you have find the blue tag in the driver's door opening. Under "TR" there will be either a "U" or an "E." "U" means 4R70W and "E" means 4R100.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Hey Mark thanks after checking I have the U model or 4R70W. Im guessing rebuild is in my future any sugestions on where to take it I see your in MI also .need to get it fixed its hauls my ladders for work
 
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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I've taken my vehicles to Jake's Automotive in Troy, 1487 Premier, Troy, MI - (248) 643-7477‎. They also have a place in Sterling Heights, 7454 Triangle Dr, Sterling Heights, MI - (586) 726-6900‎.
 
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